tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35777384.post5554019568612371346..comments2024-03-26T13:58:01.822-07:00Comments on The Dangerous Economist: Hot, Flat, and CrowdedCyril Moronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07148864847009186694noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35777384.post-21975229994723104312008-10-24T18:51:00.000-07:002008-10-24T18:51:00.000-07:00Our assumption in economics is that firms are out ...Our assumption in economics is that firms are out to maximize profits, so sellng "green" is just another marketing ploy. If customers are willing to pay for it, they will make more environmentally friendly products. But that is a big if and who can tell which products are that way?Cyril Moronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07148864847009186694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35777384.post-18476510605166694332008-10-23T21:01:00.000-07:002008-10-23T21:01:00.000-07:00The reviews were very different. I think Mr. Fried...The reviews were very different. I think Mr. Friedman is too idealistic in his approach. CEO's won't change products unless there's a financial benefit in terms of sales. Currently, "green" products have been used in company's goods being produced or sold. I think it's very clear that these "green" products are produced more for the bottom line, not for the environment.Cliff Perezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15524322161954410960noreply@blogger.com